YoutrackApplication · Jetbrains

CVE-2022-24347

MEDIUM · 5.4 CVSS v3.1 Published 2022-02-25
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 2021.4.36872 or later.
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58/100
Remediation priority · Elevated
Remotely reachable

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
JetBrains YouTrack before 2021.4.36872 was vulnerable to stored XSS via a project icon.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

JetBrains YouTrack versions before 2021.4.36872 contain a stored XSS vulnerability in the project icon upload functionality. An attacker can inject malicious JavaScript code through a crafted project icon that executes when other users view the project.

MitigationUpgrade YouTrack to version 2021.4.36872 or later. Additionally, implement proper input validation and sanitization on all file/image uploads to prevent script injection.

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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
YoutrackApplication
Affected:< 2021.4.36872

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Check YouTrack version
    Locate the YouTrack installation and identify its version number. This is typically visible in the YouTrack UI footer, or can be found in the installation directory's version files or startup logs.
    Affected if The installed version is any release before 2021.4.36872.
  2. Verify project icon upload feature exists
    Access the YouTrack administration or project settings area and confirm that project icon/image upload functionality is present and accessible to users.
    Affected if The project icon upload feature is available and enabled in the YouTrack instance.
  3. Inspect existing project icons
    Browse all projects in YouTrack and examine the project icons/images displayed. Look for any icons that appear abnormal, have unusual file sizes, or contain unexpected file extensions.
    Affected if Any project contains an icon that was uploaded and could potentially contain malicious content.
  4. Check user permissions for icon upload
    Review user roles and permissions to determine which users have access to upload or modify project icons. Check if untrusted or external users can access project settings.
    Affected if Users other than trusted administrators can upload project icons.

A YouTrack installation is affected if it runs any version before 2021.4.36872 and has the project icon upload feature accessible to users who could inject malicious scripts.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to 2021.4.36872 or later
Fixed in 2021.4.36872
Interim mitigation

Upgrade YouTrack to version 2021.4.36872 or later. Additionally, implement proper input validation and sanitization on all file/image uploads to prevent script injection.

Recommended fix High confidence

2021.4.36872 or later

  1. Ensure you have a backup of your YouTrack data and database
  2. Download YouTrack version 2021.4.36872 or later from the official JetBrains website
  3. Stop the YouTrack service before upgrading
  4. Follow the standard YouTrack upgrade procedure: run the installer or unpack the new version
  5. Configure the new version to use your existing YouTrack data directory
  6. Start the YouTrack service and verify the application works correctly
  7. Log in as an administrator and verify that project icons can be uploaded without XSS issues
Caveat Review YouTrack 2021.4 release notes for any breaking changes; ensure compatibility with your existing plugins and integrations before upgrading

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Youtrack Scoped from the published advisory
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  • Implementation2.0 h
  • Testing2.0 h
  • Review / QA1.0 h
6.0 hours of engineering $1,040
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